FAQs

What is the difference between hemp and cannabis?

They are one and the same. The true botanical name for hemp is Cannabis Sativa L.

What's the difference between hemp & marijuana?

Hemp and marijuana both refer to the cannabis plant. Marijuana is a term used to describe the drug variety of cannabis.

What is the difference between Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica?

• Cannabis Indica = Drug variety

• Cannabis Sativa = Hemp variety

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant produces a variety of plant cannabinoids and different strains of cannabis will produce different ratios of plant cannabinoids.

Hemp is botanically known as “Cannabis Sativa L” and the primary cannabinoid it produces is cannabidiol (CBD).

Marijuana is botanically known as “Cannabis Indica” and the primary cannabinoid it produces is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

What is the difference between CBD & THC?

CBD is legal, non intoxicating and it will indirectly affect your body’s cannabinoid receptors.

THC is illegal, intoxicating and it will directly affect your body’s cannabinoid receptors.

Are your products legal in the UK?

In order to be compliant with UK law, all our products are free from THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBN (Cannabinol).

Bud & Tender do not sell any products that violate the UK misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

What is CBN?

Cannabinol (CBN) is a cannabinoid that’s produced from Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) when it begins to degrade. THC will turn into CBN over time, especially when exposed to light and heat. CBN does not produce the head high associated with THC, instead a user will experience more of a sedative effect coupled with a mild psychoactive effect. CBN and THC are both intoxicating. Fun fact: THCA (the precursor to THC) is not classed as an illegal cannabinoid in the UK.

What is the endocannabinoid system?

In your body you produce human cannabinoids. Human cannabinoids are responsible for sending messages around your body. This human cannabinoid messaging system is called the endocannabinoid system.

The endocannabinoid system is responsible for regulating the biological functions of your body such as pleasure, pain, sleep, appetite, mood, memory, fertility, pregnancy and pre/post-natal development. Its goal is to make sure all these biological functions are in balance.

The endocannabinoid system balances your biology by using human cannabinoids to pass on messages to receptors, which in turn will adjust accordingly in order to harmonise your body.

What is the 'entourage effect'?

When cannabinoids and terpenes work together to enhance effectiveness. 

Will CBD help with my medical conditions?

All our cannabis supplements are for supporting your endocannabinoid system. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What dosage should I take?

Everybody is different so there is not a one size fits all. We do advise that you start with the smallest dose possible and gradually increase this until you reach the desired effect.

When should I take CBD?

Only take CBD when you feel that your body’s endocannabinoid system needs bringing back into balance. Use as a supplement when you feel you need it. DO NOT listen to companies that tell you to consume CBD three times a day, this isn't logical. You wouldn't take a paracetamol three times a day, you would only consume it when you needed it. Remember only take CBD when you feel like you need it.

Are your cannabis products organic?

Hemp in itself is a very fast-growing plant and thus does not require the need for artificial fertilisers. No pesticides, herbicides or any other toxic chemicals have been used on our hemp. Please see our lab results for proof.

How much is delivery?

Relax, it’s free.

How long does it take for delivery?

Due to high demand, it can take us up to a day to process your order. We work as quickly as we can and will aim to get your product to you within 3 working days.

Hey man, can I get high?

I am afraid no one is getting high from our products. The molecules responsible for the intoxicating psychoactive highs are called THC and CBN. All of our products contain non detectable levels of THC and CBN, thus no one will be getting high. (sorry)

Can I travel with your products?

We do recommend caution when travelling through an airport with any of our products. Even though CBD is legal in the UK and in the EU; it may however be mistaken for an illegal THC product. Outside of the EU it is not recommend to travel with any of our CBD products.